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Transportation
Charles Skinner was transported on the Atlas, departing 5th Jun 1819 and arriving 19th Oct 1819 with 167 passengers.
Atlas (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 171 (87) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Old Bailey: CHARLES SKINNER, GEORGE WILSON. Theft: grand larceny. 17th February 1819 Verdict Guilty; Guilty Sentence Transportation 390. CHARLES SKINNER and GEORGE WILSON were indicted for stealing, on the 30th of January, 31 lbs. of beef, value 16 s., the property of Thomas Mitson. THOMAS MITSON. I am a butcher , and live at Aldgate. I had 61 1/4 lbs. of beef hanging at my door - part of it was stolen while I was serving a customer. I found the prisoners at the watch-house about ten minutes after, with it. JOHN SHAW. I am constable of Aldgate. I was on Tower-hill, about six o'clock, and saw a scuffle there; I found the prisoner, Wilson, in custody of an officer, making a great resistance - the mob wanted to rescue him; Skinner was in custody of another officer. When Wilson saw me, he said he knew me, and would go quietly with me - Skinner had the beef tied up in his great coat; Wilson said he was going to take it to his father - I locked them up; the prosecutor claimed it. While they were in the watch-house they changed jackets - Wilson claimed that the beef was tied in, and said that a gentleman gave him a few halfpence to carry it. GEORGE TAYLOR. I an officer. On the 30th of January I and Cadby were on Tower-hill, and saw Skinner with something on his shoulder; I suspected them as they seemed in a hurry. I heard Skinner say to Wilson, "Come along, Jack." I said what have you got there? he said, "A bit of meat which my father has bought," and he was going to Catherine-wheel-alley with it. I laid hold of him; Skinner said, "Take it, and let me go - say no more about it - you are welcome to it;" I secured him; Cadby took Wilson - they tried to rescue him. JOSEPH CADBY. I took Wilson - a struggle ensued - Shaw came up, and he then went quietly. SKINNER'S Defence. A man asked me to carry it. SKINNER - GUILTY . Aged 20. WILSON - GUILTY . Aged 22. Transported for Seven Years. No ship found for George Wilson. Charles Skinner was listed as 20 years old on arrival. Native Place: London. Charles was 5'2" tall, dark sallow complexion, dark brown hair, dark eyes. Colonial Secretary Index: SKINNER, Charles. Per "Atlas" 1825 Oct 24: Employed by James Davison (Senior) (Fiche 3127; 4/1841A No.199 pp.263, 265) 1825 Dec 9: Convict in the service of James Davidson of Wilberforce at the last two musters (Reel 6016; 4/3516 p.140) 2/3/1826: COF
Sydney Gazette, 8 Mar 1826. THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates during- the last Week .... CERTIFICATES. Atlas (4) . . . Charles Skinner ;